Question

What measures were taken by Robespierre to bring equality in the French Society?

Answer 1

1)The use of more expensive white flour was forbidden; all citizens were required to eat the pain d'egalite(equality bread), a loaf made of whole wheat.
2) Instead of the traditional Monsieur and Madame all French man and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (Citizen).
3)Govt. issued laws placing a max. ceiling on wages and prices.
4) Meat and bread were rationed

Answer 2

The following are the measures taken by Robespierre to bring equality in French society:

1. He enacted regulations putting a maximum ceiling on wages and expenses.

2. He introduced the policy of rationing for food and meat.

3. He made peasants sell their crop at a fixed price.

4. He banned the use of white flour.

5. Robespierre ordered to shut down the churches and buildings were transformed into barracks or agencies.